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Question 27 of 35 for our CBP Mock Interview

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Question 27 of 35

Customs and Border Protection maintains a profoundly stringent hiring process. Why should we hire you?

The CBP interview process comes in nine stages:

1. Apply

2. Entrance Exam

3. Qualifications Review

4. Background Investigation

5. Medical Exam

6. Fitness Tests

7. Interview

8. Polygraph Exam

9. Drug Test

The CBP interview process is lengthy, in-depth, and indeed stringent. Mention any career accolades, personal achievements, industry-related training, linguistics, or volunteer work. Put a spotlight on the ways you already embrace CBP ethos. If you can't think of ways that you are unique from other candidates, ask a few friends or family members what they feel sets you apart from others. Their observations may help you understand your most significant contributions and how others perceive you. In an interview, you are your most influential advocate, so be prepared to sell yourself with balanced confidence and humility.

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  • 27. Customs and Border Protection maintains a profoundly stringent hiring process. Why should we hire you?

      What You Need to Know

      The CBP interview process comes in nine stages:

      1. Apply

      2. Entrance Exam

      3. Qualifications Review

      4. Background Investigation

      5. Medical Exam

      6. Fitness Tests

      7. Interview

      8. Polygraph Exam

      9. Drug Test

      The CBP interview process is lengthy, in-depth, and indeed stringent. Mention any career accolades, personal achievements, industry-related training, linguistics, or volunteer work. Put a spotlight on the ways you already embrace CBP ethos. If you can't think of ways that you are unique from other candidates, ask a few friends or family members what they feel sets you apart from others. Their observations may help you understand your most significant contributions and how others perceive you. In an interview, you are your most influential advocate, so be prepared to sell yourself with balanced confidence and humility.

      Written by Kevin Downey on June 23rd, 2022

      Answer Example

      "I am confident that, after clearing all stages of the Customs and Border Protection interview process, the hiring authorities will find me to be an ideal candidate. I have spent time learning the CBP ethos, reading through the Standards of Conduct, and learning about the Diversity and Inclusion program in place. In addition to this eager attitude and willingness to learn, I bring skills such as being trilingual and a dual degree in Criminology and Law. These are just a few of the ways that I will contribute to CBP initiatives and represent this esteemed organization with complete enthusiasm."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on March 22nd, 2020

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      Anonymous Answer

      "I believe my experience in local law enforcement and education in Criminal Justice would translate well to CBP and make me a quick learner. I further believe that my knowledge in knowing Spanish will be of particular use in CBP due to a large amount of travel coming from Spanish-speaking countries. I believe that those qualities would make me a great candidate for your organization."

      Cindy's Feedback

      Good start and all good reasons to hire you! You can expand by drawing a connection between the job requirements and these qualities to persuade the interviewer you're right for the job. You can also find information about how to answer these types of interview questions here: https://www.mockquestions.com/articles/How to Answer: Why Should We Hire You?/